E1 - Venice Beach Brawl

Aired: August 17, 2014

Eight teams arrive in Santa Barbara, Cal., to compete for their very own food truck in the Season 5 premiere. Their first challenge is to define their brand and create a signature dish.

E2 - Hot Doggin' It in Tucson

Aired: August 24, 2014

The teams are told to come up with creative marketing campaigns when they arrive in Tucson, where they also face the challenge of putting their own twists on a hot dog loved by locals and performing a catchy jingle at a folk festival.

E3 - Dinner Dates, Austin Style

Aired: August 31, 2014

The trucks pair up when in Austin for a Match.com event; and on the next day, switch trucks and sell their partners' food. Later, Tyler reveals that the elimination comes down to a $6 deficit.

E4 - High Steaks in OKC

Aired: September 07, 2014

Time-management skills are tested when the teams arrive in Oklahoma City, where they are forced to embrace local favorites. Included: Steak dishes are mandatory on Day 1; and prime meat is grounded by hand to make fried-onion burgers on Day 2.

E5 - St. Louis Upsell

Aired: September 14, 2014

The final four teams arrive in St. Louis and are greeted with a challenge involving a premium food product. The next day, they are given the chance to double their week's till.

E6 - Shrimpin' Ain't Easy

Aired: September 21, 2014

Three teams remain when the competition arrives in Mobile, Ala., where host Tyler Florence challenges them to cook locally. Also: He wants everyone to add a brunch dish to their menus.

E7 - Finale at Mile 0 — Winning Keys in Key West

Aired: September 28, 2014

The Season 5 finale brings the remaining two teams to Florida, where they have to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the race as they vie to make the most money and win the top prize.